The Saints signed Steven Caulker on loan from Queens Park Rangers last week, but having lost Toby Alderweireld to Tottenham earlier this summer, manager Ronald Koeman may want another centre back - especially with Florin Gardos suffering a serious knee injury last week.

With one experienced centre back already in place at St. Mary's Stadium in Jose Fonte, fans may prefer to see a younger centre back alongside the Portuguese defender.

Having seen Dejan Lovren and then Alderweireld thrive alongside Fonte, many expected Koeman to bring in another younger centre back - Celtic's Virgil van Dijk has been a favourite amongst supporters - but with Caulker snapped up, Koeman may instead look for more experience, even if it isn't Lombaerts.

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